Dei Principi di Spadafora

History

Dei Principi di Spadafora takes its name from a Sicilian noble family whose traces reach back to 1230. The modern estate, in contrada Virzi in the Monreale hills between Alcamo and Camporeale, was built up by Don Pietro dei Principi di Spadafora, who inherited the land from his uncle Michele De Stefani.

Now run by Don Pietro's son Francesco with his wife Claudia and daughter Enrica, the estate — which marked thirty years in 2023 — farms about ninety-five hectares of organic vineyard, best known for its Syrah, the 'Sole dei Padri', alongside Catarratto, Grillo, Nero d'Avola and international varieties.